rene and stewart on historical inaccuracies:
> While we're on the topic I noticed Ellroy used the
expression "cap" (as
> in to kill/shoot someone) in THE COOL SIX THOUSAND.
I've only been aware
> of this expression in more recent times, definitely
1980's or later.
>Much as I enjoyed COLD 6K, Ellroy also had Bondurant
(on my top 20) popping
>Nicorettes, which were not introduced until 1978 (and
then only in Sweden).
>As a result, I wouldn't be surprised if 'cap' is
anachronistic.
>Ironically, Ellroy, speaking in Toronto on his tour
of C6K, said he hired
>historical researchers to write up backstories on the
events presented in
the
>book, which he used as source material. Too bad his
editor didn't hire
>some fact checkers too.
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seems like at least the easy stuff should get flagged. on the
other hand, the late gary jennings had a humorous comeback in
response to inaccuracies in his _aztec_ novel: "shit, i was
writing a novel, not a p.h.d. thesis."
miker
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